I had a dream last night; I guess more of a nightmare
It was of you, like all these nights, but this gave me a scare

I went outside along the water and started on a walk
And after a few steps I thought I saw you in the dark
I walked along to see your face and get a closer look
Hoping you were there for me and looking for a talk

You told me you had found someone, you thought he was the one
And that was fine with me until I saw what he had done
Your eyes were bruised and bloodshot and your face was swelling up
I guess this man thought hurting you would make him feel more tough

I couldn’t bear the sight of you in excruciating pain
I tried to stay composed but all my efforts were in vain
The thought of someone hurting you was too much too contain
But you came to me so by your side, I knew must remain

I took you in and cleaned you up and made you feel at home
It killed me to know your pain and how much you had felt alone

And then I woke at 4am in a puddle of my own sweat
There was no chance of dozing back, I was way too upset
So up I rose, after my prayers, and went out to that spot
Thankful not to see you there; hurt you he had not
And there I sat for hours all alone, tears in my eyes
Thinking of my love for you as I took in the sunrise